The New York Knicks held on for a 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals, extending their winning streak to 13 games and moving within two wins of an NBA title. New York took a 2-0 series lead after winning on the road in San Antonio; Game 3 is scheduled for Monday at Madison Square Garden at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and the ESPN app.
Entering the series, road teams that had won Game 1 of the Finals were just 2-16 in the subsequent Game 2, with an average minus-11.3 scoring margin, according to ESPN. The Spurs had shown the ability to respond after an opening loss earlier in the playoffs, following a home defeat in the second round with a 38-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
New York appeared in control midway through the fourth quarter. After an OG Anunoby dunk against Victor Wembanyama, the Knicks led by 14 and — according to ESPN Analytics — had a 98.2 percent chance to win. San Antonio answered with a 14-0 run to tie the game, sparked primarily by left-handed backcourt pair Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox; Wembanyama countered during the spurt with a crafty post finish.
Wembanyama produced several critical plays late, including an alley-oop dunk and an and-1 layup that gave the Spurs their first second-half lead. He struggled on perimeter attempts in the closing moments, going 0-for-3 on late jumpers, including an air‑balled step-back 3 and a missed midrange attempt that would have put San Antonio ahead in the final minute. With 13 seconds remaining, after Jalen Brunson missed a go-ahead shot, Wembanyama grabbed the rebound. The Spurs did not call a timeout; his outlet pass bounced off Stephon Castle’s back and into Brunson’s hands, and Brunson converted the ensuing free throw after a sideline bump.
Wembanyama finished with a game-high 29 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals, and the Spurs were plus-six during his 40 minutes. New York’s road win in Game 2 shifts the series back to Madison Square Garden with the Knicks two victories from a franchise championship.
